Wendy (Granger) Rhodes, 68, of Hartford; beloved wife of Carl Polce and
mother of Dwight Eisenhower, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31,
2020. She was the daughter of Rick and Louise Granger and was given
the name Wendy after the Peter Pan character, with her life's mantra "I'll
never grow up" coming from that story. Wendy was one of those people
that could make you laugh and feel good about yourself. She was, indeed,
a very special person. In addition to her talent as a people person, she
also had a passion for horses; owned several, loved riding and competing
in barrel racing. Wendy was a long-time member of the Hartford Elks
Lodge #19. In addition to her husband and son, she is also survived by her
brother, Richard and his wife, Laura; her nephew, Richard, and his wife,
Ybelka, and their son, Leo. She also leaves extended family and many
friends from the Elks and elsewhere, including her "posse", Alison, Kelly
and Carissa as well as Wendy's beloved pup, Patrick. All are welcome to
attend a grave site burial and celebration of life, Friday, August 7,2020,                                                                                                        1PM Cedar Hill Cemetery, (Section 25). All attendees are required to wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial-contributions may be made to Protectors of
Animals, in Wendy's name, at 144 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118.